SPFA Conference Daily

Keeping track of all the activities going on at Sprayfoam 2015 was just made easier... with the Conference Daily enewsletter. New this year, the Conference Daily shares valuable information and tips related to Sprayfoam 2015, including any last-minute changes or additions as well as updates on the show's social side. Keep your eyes open and your smile on, and look for Shani Calvo (@shanicalvo) as she travels the show floor -- collecting news for the daily updates. Also, visit the Twitter group at #SPFAshow and see some great conversations about the show!

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7-7:45 a.m. SPFA Membership Business Session
8 a.m.-2 p.m. SPFA PCP Written Exams (Exams end promptly at 2pm)
8:30-10 a.m. General Session
>>A Global Overview of the SPF Industry, Hanne Hirsimäki, IAL Consultants
>>Committee Reports
10:15-11 a.m. Breakout Session 3
11:15 a.m.-Noon Breakout Session 4
1:15-2 p.m. Contractor Only Session
2:30-5 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
7-9 p.m. Closing Reception, Entertainment, Drawings

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A record number of attendees have pre-registered for the breakout sessions this year. Thursday morning is the last time to take part in one, so check the schedule! The one titled, "OSHA and Sprayfoam: Site Protection for Foam Plastic Installations" has a lot of interest from those who pre-registered. Also getting a lot of attention is "Existing Structures: How to Address a Retrofit SPF Job Properly in Commercial and Residential Environments" by Jim Anderson. Check your Pocket Program for times, details and speakers.

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The Sprayfoam 2015 coin you receive at the Registration Desk may be the "ticket" to a great prize at the end of the show on Thursday. Be sure to keep it handy, as each coin has a unique number on it that will be your ticket number in the raffle, which will include TVs, iPads, SPFA membership, guide books and more!

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While the Field Exams and Preparatory Courses have wrapped up, you can take your SPFA PCP written exams up until Thursday. The exam rooms will be open until 2 p.m. on Thursday, however, please allow 2 hours prior to closing time for each exam or 4 hours for the Supplier Rep combined exam.

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During the General Session on Wednesday, in addition to hearing from Ty Pennington, we heard from:
- Kurt Riesenberg, SPFA Executive Director
- Dennis Vandewater, SPFA President
- George R. Thompson, Ph.D., President & CEO, Chemical Compliance Systems, Inc.
- Various Sponsors

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Ty Pennington, the Keynote Speaker at Sprayfoam 2015, offered SPF contractors and show attendees the chance to ask questions during his Keynote Address, and ask we did! This "break from the norm" is nothing unusual for Ty, however, who often comes up with ideas others have not considered, as we all found out when he explained his initial thoughts about getting involved in a TV construction show.

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The Contractor Industry Excellence Awards recognize SPFA contractor members’ exceptional accomplishments for the quality of their work, the uniqueness of the project, speed of application, superiority of polyurethane, ability of foam to conform to unusual/irregular surfaces, and special safety considerations. The winners were revealed and recognized during the 10th Annual Contractor Awards Luncheon on Wednesday.

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During the #SPFAshow, Sprayfoam 2015, on Wednesday, there was a lot of talking going on, in addition to learning. Here is what some of your fellow contractors and industry professionals are saying...

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Were you spotted during our photo rounds? Check out some of the candids taken on Wednesday, and stay tuned for a link to see if you snagged the show photographer's eye (and camera lens). Maria Lewis is the show photographer for Sprayfoam 2015. Shani Calvo is taking photos for the Conference Daily and for SPRAYFOAM Professional magazine use.

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Golfers headed to the award-winning Twin Warriors Golf Course at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa for 18 holes of golf on Tuesday. Bus service was provided to and from the hotel to the course, and boxed lunches were served.
Photo: Bob Blomquist from The Insulation Place out of North Dakota gives a thumbs up as he boards the bus heading to the golf course.

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During the General Session on Thursday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. one of the speakers will be Hanne Hirsimaki from IAL Consultants. Be sure to attend to hear about "A Global View of the SPF Industry."

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The much-anticipated, sold-out tradeshow floors opened up on Wednesday, and floor traffic was high! More than 90 exhibitors filled the room, though the doors almost didn't open due to one of the trailers having too much gas in the tank (fire marshal rules!). But, the situation was fixed, and the crowds flooded the floor.

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SPFA Convention & Expo Closing Reception: Join your friends and colleagues for entertainment, food and drinks to close out the show! There will be food, drinks, entertainment and socializing. Be sure to attend for one last chance to catch up with the people you missed during the show. In addition, bring your coin for chances to win fabulous prizes!

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Registration is a breeze, thanks to the efforts of the show management crew and the convention center helpers. If you have any questions, Kristin Bennett is the Conference Director and Emma Bennett is the Conference Coordinator. For PCP questions, Kelly Marcavage, the Certification and Training Director, can help.

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The spring issue of SPRAYFOAM Professional was mailed and is also online! Some of the topics in this issue include:
>>WHY I SUPPORT SPF -- BY TY PENNINGTON
>>SAFETY FIRST -- SPFA DRAFTS SAFETY PROGRAM FOR MEMBER USE
>>TIPS ON SPRAYING FOAM -- ARE YOU DOING IT RIGHT?

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Follow us and share your adventures at Sprayfoam 2015 on Twitter (@TheSPFA, #spfashow) and Facebook! Note Twitter hashtag! It is #spfashow. Also, be sure to download the Sprayfoam 2015 Convention App. Search "Sprayfoam 2015" in the App Store or Google Play Store.

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Interested in continuing your networking? SPFA has a Hospitality Suite at the Hyatt in the Santa Rosa Room on the 19th floor. HOWEVER.... Please bring your show badge. If you are not staying at the Hyatt, you will need to present your show badge to security to get on the elevator and gain access the 19th floor. If you run into troubles, use the house phone and someone will come down to get you! The hospitality suite will be open Thursday from 10 p.m. to midnight.

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As of Jan. 20, 2015, the exhibitor list for Sprayfoam 2015 includes almost 80 companies! Also, thank you to the sponsors who made this event the success that it is.

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Thank you to all the sponsors and partners that made it possible to bring Sprayfoam 2015 to Albuquerque!

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